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Though we call it a salad with all of the freshness from lime, mint leaves and coriander, Larb can be eaten with sticky rice or different vegetables such as cabbage. Try this Laab recipe as a side dish for your meal or as the main coarse…simply delicious!

No big religious or private celebration would be held without serving this ritual dish. Only the eldest, and most experienced men are allowed to mix the many ingredients. Many versions incorporate raw pounded meat and fresh blood in the dressing. Chicken meat can be replaced with beef, pork, seafood, vegetables or young jackfruit.

Wherever you go in Brazil you will find this easy and delicious chicken salad dish. This recipe is just a guideline – you can substitute and modify quite a bit to taste. If you want the final product to be original Brazilian Salpicão, you may NOT omit the crispy potato strips. They’re what makes it salpicão and not just another chicken salad.